Local Wedding Guide: Florida

It’s time for another installment of our Local Wedding Guide! We’re selecting various locations to highlight the numerous resources available from our vendor guide members and their favorite pros they love to work with. We’ve tackled three states so far: North Carolina, Texas, and Massachusetts, and next up on the list is Florida. Most vendors love to travel, so fret not if you’re not in their immediate area!

St. Augustine, FL:

Above images by St. Augustine photographer Ben Sasso

What is your favorite tip for couples for being photographed on their wedding day?
Ben Sasso: Trust your photographer and have fun! If you are able to trust in the photographers talent and can have a good time, I promise you that your images will come out that much better!

Ben Sasso: I pride myself on being able to foster genuine relationships with the people I work with. Not only does this make the process more relaxing but it leads to those fun and intimate images that we all love.

Any favorite photo spots for engagement sessions or must see sightings?
Ben Sasso: St. Augustine has beautiful marshes. Those have always been my favorite. For me, nothing beats a natural set.

View featured weddings:
Florida Garden Wedding
Brunch St. Augustine Wedding

Miami, FL:

Above images by Marlon Richardson

From Marlon Richardson: Photography can help us remember things that we would have otherwise, long forgotten. I try to capture the moments that when sequenced together show your very own, unique love story.

Any favorite photo spots for engagement sessions or must see sightings?
Marlon Richardson: You can’t go wrong with Vizcaya or Amelia Earhart Park!

View featured wedding:
Miami Classic Wedding

Orlando, FL:

Above images by Concept Photography

From Concept Photography: We are a husband and wife shooting team that travels the world in search of amazing weddings and awesome clientele. We designed our company around the simple idea that there should be a higher standard for creativity and performance in the wedding photography industry. Although we take photographing weddings very seriously, we make sure to have FUN. Life is too short to not enjoy what you do, and we have a blast!

Any favorite photo spots for engagement sessions or must see sightings?
Concept Photography: The Orlando area is great for engagement shoots because there is something for every taste. We love the architecture at Rollins College, the urban feel of the Church Street area, the canopied streets in Winter Park, and the lushness of Wekiwa Springs. We also do a lot of engagement shoots in the Disney parks.

Above images by Jessica Charles Photography

Venues:
The Caldwell Dairy Barn (St. Augustine)
The St. Augustine Rod and Gun Club (St. Augustine)
The Oldest House (St. Augustine)
The Villa by Barton G. (Miami Beach)
The Cruz Building (Miami Beach)
Bella Collina (Monteverde)
The Grand Bohemian (Orlando)
Winter Park Farmer’s Market (Winter Park)
Leu Gardens (Orlando)
Cypress Grove Estate House (Orlando)
Paradise Cove (Orlando)

Above images by Mandy and Me Studio

Photographers:
Ben Sasso (view portfolio), St. Augustine + will travel worldwide
Chic Shot Studio (view portfolio), Central Florida + will travel worldwide
Jonathan Connolly (view portfolio), South Florida + will travel worldwide
Marlon Richardson (view portfolio), Miami + will travel worldwide
Mandy and Me Studio (view portfolio), Sarasota + will travel worldwide
Jessica Charles Photography (view portfolio), Clearwater/Tampa + will travel worldwide
Concept Photography (view portfolio), Orlando + will travel worldwide